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Spatial plans in practice supporting the reform of local planning [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Department for Communities and Local Government 2008ISBN:
  • 9781851129737
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.3 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Executive summary -- Overview of project purpose, methods and outputs -- The timely delivery of planning policy -- Effective participation in plan making -- Integrating policy through the spatial planning approach -- Delivering evidence-based positive planning -- Making a difference
Summary: Report details the findings and recommendations of the Spatial Plans in Practice project, a three year study into the new local plan-making system. It shows that the majority of local authorities are having difficulties introducing the reforms and new plans and that lack of leadership is to blame in some cases. Despite delays there have been some positive changes, including the shift towards more stakeholder engagement and integration of policy through the spatial planning approach. Also describes how planning authorities and other bodies have utilised the findings of the report.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 144023-2001

Executive summary -- Overview of project purpose, methods and outputs -- The timely delivery of planning policy -- Effective participation in plan making -- Integrating policy through the spatial planning approach -- Delivering evidence-based positive planning -- Making a difference

Report details the findings and recommendations of the Spatial Plans in Practice project, a three year study into the new local plan-making system. It shows that the majority of local authorities are having difficulties introducing the reforms and new plans and that lack of leadership is to blame in some cases. Despite delays there have been some positive changes, including the shift towards more stakeholder engagement and integration of policy through the spatial planning approach. Also describes how planning authorities and other bodies have utilised the findings of the report.